The Bondi Roosters?

[Geohood]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225805499706

Fans want 'Sydney' Roosters scrapped
By Dean Ritchie

POWERFUL Roosters chairman Nick Politis has revealed his club will formally discuss a name change at its next board meeting after fans yesterday overwhelmingly voted to scrap the Sydney Roosters moniker.
Politis' move comes after The Daily Telegraph revealed the club was considering an exciting new brand name, the Bondi Roosters, to appeal to a new generation of league fans. However, it has become clear many hardened league fans still prefer the foundation club's original name, Eastern Suburbs Roosters.

Nearly 3000 fans voted in an on-line poll with a staggering 85 per cent calling for the club to be known as either Bondi Roosters (26 per cent) or Eastern Suburbs Roosters (58 per cent). The Sydney Roosters (13 per cent) was shunned by the fans.

Politis credited advertising guru John Singleton with the Bondi Roosters idea. Singleton told The Daily Telegraph that Bondi's brand name was as powerful as Australia. Politis confirmed his club would survey fans for their thoughts on a name change.

"I think Bondi is a more global name. It is a stronger name than Easts," Politis said. "I like Easts but I think Bondi is better. We will get a professional research company to do a survey. We will take it up at our next board meeting in December."

The Roosters had a disastrous season this year and many at the club believe a new name would help revitalise the Bondi Junction-based club. Singleton - the man who re-branded the old Newtown Bluebags the Jets - took a tongue-in-cheek poke at the eastern suburbs yesterday and then called for the Roosters nickname to be scrapped.

"Everyone hates the eastern suburbs. If you live there you follow the futures. When you're young you play chess and then do a commercial degree and fiddle with other people's money on the stock market," Singleton said. "A big night out is having half a scotch.

"No one likes the eastern suburbs. I would just call them Bondi. That is an international brand. It is worth as much as the word Australia. The Roosters nickname is 100 years old. It should be consigned to history. It's like the Eels.

"If you called it Bondi, membership in the eastern suburbs would go up 300 per cent and increase by 1000 per cent in Australia.

"Everyone loves Bondi. They should let the members decide. But have a name that recognises the sand and the sun. A good wholesome name. Everyone had a chook 100 years ago. The Roosters is a good name for a country team, like Wagga."

Kevin Hastings, one of the Roosters' greatest players, said he wanted Eastern Suburbs back. "I don't think they should have changed it from Eastern Suburbs. Don't forget it's the whole of the eastern suburbs - it's not just Bondi and it's not Sydney," Hastings said.

"Why do people want to mess with tradition?"

[Guest]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225805499706

Fans want 'Sydney' Roosters scrapped
By Dean Ritchie

POWERFUL Roosters chairman Nick Politis has revealed his club will formally discuss a name change at its next board meeting after fans yesterday overwhelmingly voted to scrap the Sydney Roosters moniker.
Politis' move comes after The Daily Telegraph revealed the club was considering an exciting new brand name, the Bondi Roosters, to appeal to a new generation of league fans. However, it has become clear many hardened league fans still prefer the foundation club's original name, Eastern Suburbs Roosters.

Nearly 3000 fans voted in an on-line poll with a staggering 85 per cent calling for the club to be known as either Bondi Roosters (26 per cent) or Eastern Suburbs Roosters (58 per cent). The Sydney Roosters (13 per cent) was shunned by the fans.

Politis credited advertising guru John Singleton with the Bondi Roosters idea. Singleton told The Daily Telegraph that Bondi's brand name was as powerful as Australia. Politis confirmed his club would survey fans for their thoughts on a name change.

"I think Bondi is a more global name. It is a stronger name than Easts," Politis said. "I like Easts but I think Bondi is better. We will get a professional research company to do a survey. We will take it up at our next board meeting in December."

The Roosters had a disastrous season this year and many at the club believe a new name would help revitalise the Bondi Junction-based club. Singleton - the man who re-branded the old Newtown Bluebags the Jets - took a tongue-in-cheek poke at the eastern suburbs yesterday and then called for the Roosters nickname to be scrapped.

"Everyone hates the eastern suburbs. If you live there you follow the futures. When you're young you play chess and then do a commercial degree and fiddle with other people's money on the stock market," Singleton said. "A big night out is having half a scotch.

"No one likes the eastern suburbs. I would just call them Bondi. That is an international brand. It is worth as much as the word Australia. The Roosters nickname is 100 years old. It should be consigned to history. It's like the Eels.

"If you called it Bondi, membership in the eastern suburbs would go up 300 per cent and increase by 1000 per cent in Australia.

"Everyone loves Bondi. They should let the members decide. But have a name that recognises the sand and the sun. A good wholesome name. Everyone had a chook 100 years ago. The Roosters is a good name for a country team, like Wagga."

Kevin Hastings, one of the Roosters' greatest players, said he wanted Eastern Suburbs back. "I don't think they should have changed it from Eastern Suburbs. Don't forget it's the whole of the eastern suburbs - it's not just Bondi and it's not Sydney," Hastings said.

"Why do people want to mess with tradition?"

Deadset four of the stupidest quotes I've read. Never ceases to amaze how the stupidest people succeed in life.

Easts FTW.

Or we could just call ourselves the Sydney Stiletto's, who'd gladly sponsor us. Free chicks and grog all round - Mitch Pearce would be down with that. He'd a Rooster for life, no doubt.

[supermario]

"If you called it Bondi, membership in the eastern suburbs would go up 300 per cent and increase by 1000 per cent in Australia.

So Singo, you going to foot the bill when these figures are not met??? Shows that Singo has no idea about history or tradition. There is a tribalisim and Regardless what name we have, we are still known as Easts.

Kevin Hastings, one of the Roosters' greatest players, said he wanted Eastern Suburbs back. "I don't think they should have changed it from Eastern Suburbs. Don't forget it's the whole of the eastern suburbs - it's not just Bondi and it's not Sydney," Hastings said.

"Why do people want to mess with tradition?"

We have your back horry !!!!!

[Red.]

Singo's a walking sound bite. I wouldn't take anything he says about Easts seriously.

[Guest]

Deadset four of the stupidest quotes I've read. Never ceases to amaze how the stupidest people succeed in life.

Easts FTW.

Or we could just call ourselves the Sydney Stiletto's, who'd gladly sponsor us. Free chicks and grog all round - Mitch Pearce would be down with that. He'd a Rooster for life, no doubt.

And thats a good thing?????

[melon....]

Why doesnt Nick know what a know-nothing nobody like me knows? League was, is and will always be a game only popular on the east coast of Australia. it wont sell overseas like Bondi does.

This whole Bondi branding stuff is rubbish. Its Marketting gone mad. its a terrible business decision. Thats the disappointing thing. Changing the club's brand is the least of Nick's problems and priorities compared to continuing allowing these idiots to keep pissing and partying up every night of the week....so what if they are doing it in a purpose house. They are still doing it Nick. They will earn you another spoon. Why do you allow this?

[Guest]

http://www.dailytelegraph.com.au/spo...-1225805499706

Fans want 'Sydney' Roosters scrapped
By Dean Ritchie

POWERFUL Roosters chairman Nick Politis has revealed his club will formally discuss a name change at its next board meeting after fans yesterday overwhelmingly voted to scrap the Sydney Roosters moniker.
Politis' move comes after The Daily Telegraph revealed the club was considering an exciting new brand name, the Bondi Roosters, to appeal to a new generation of league fans. However, it has become clear many hardened league fans still prefer the foundation club's original name, Eastern Suburbs Roosters.

Nearly 3000 fans voted in an on-line poll with a staggering 85 per cent calling for the club to be known as either Bondi Roosters (26 per cent) or Eastern Suburbs Roosters (58 per cent). The Sydney Roosters (13 per cent) was shunned by the fans.

Politis credited advertising guru John Singleton with the Bondi Roosters idea. Singleton told The Daily Telegraph that Bondi's brand name was as powerful as Australia. Politis confirmed his club would survey fans for their thoughts on a name change.

"I think Bondi is a more global name. It is a stronger name than Easts," Politis said. "I like Easts but I think Bondi is better. We will get a professional research company to do a survey. We will take it up at our next board meeting in December."

The Roosters had a disastrous season this year and many at the club believe a new name would help revitalise the Bondi Junction-based club. Singleton - the man who re-branded the old Newtown Bluebags the Jets - took a tongue-in-cheek poke at the eastern suburbs yesterday and then called for the Roosters nickname to be scrapped.

"Everyone hates the eastern suburbs. If you live there you follow the futures. When you're young you play chess and then do a commercial degree and fiddle with other people's money on the stock market," Singleton said. "A big night out is having half a scotch.

"No one likes the eastern suburbs. I would just call them Bondi. That is an international brand. It is worth as much as the word Australia. The Roosters nickname is 100 years old. It should be consigned to history. It's like the Eels.

"If you called it Bondi, membership in the eastern suburbs would go up 300 per cent and increase by 1000 per cent in Australia.

"Everyone loves Bondi. They should let the members decide. But have a name that recognises the sand and the sun. A good wholesome name. Everyone had a chook 100 years ago. The Roosters is a good name for a country team, like Wagga."

Kevin Hastings, one of the Roosters' greatest players, said he wanted Eastern Suburbs back. "I don't think they should have changed it from Eastern Suburbs. Don't forget it's the whole of the eastern suburbs - it's not just Bondi and it's not Sydney," Hastings said.

"Why do people want to mess with tradition?"

Does this fuucking retard still own that bats piss beer Bondi Blonde? Maybe there's a reason he's trying to push the Bondi name.

What the hell has the Eels got to do with the Roosters?

For a bloke that has made his money in marketing/advertising, he really has no idea how people think does he?

Singo...on to my shitlist you go.

[trewhella]

is it just me but **** me Nick you are not listening.
We dont need a ****ing global name



We need a tribal name.
Easts

[Billy Gunn]

Singo can get ****ed this wanker has killed every club he has been involved with

The reason for the change away from Eastern Suburbs was to capture the Sydney Market and now they want to isolate the name to one suburb, it makes no sense.

[Guest]

Singleton probably onto his 12th schooner when phoned by journalist

Not even Politis could be out of touch enough to entertain his gibberish

[The Brain]

Singo can get ****ed this wanker has killed every club he has been involved with

The reason for the change away from Eastern Suburbs was to capture the Sydney Market and now they want to isolate the name to one suburb, it makes no sense.

He's the comb over idiots mate-no wonder they are too late a marketing person (top end) shouldve been on 4 years ago.

[Guest]

He's the comb over idiots mate-no wonder they are too late a marketing person (top end) shouldve been on 4 years ago.

Richard Fisk used to drop in on hadley etc when they were calling a game at the sfs. They'd start taking the piss out of him for his absurd half time "entertainment", including those ridiculous inflatabe things that looked like stubbies. He'd agree with them and laugh himself about how shithouse it was

[The General]

I never want to go back to the lame duck Eastern Suburbs Roosters. It was great for 1908 but not 2010.

I was stoked when we became the Sydney City Roosters and even happier when we became just the Sydney Roosters.

I would be mortified if we became the Bondi Roosters. That's going backwards!

[Cockadoodledoo]

Singo's a walking sound bite. I wouldn't take anything he says about Easts seriously.

Exactly, he hates the club and obviously wants us to fall over to free up space for the Central Coast.. Anyone who believes he is serious is an idiot.

[Guest]

I never want to go back to the lame duck Eastern Suburbs Roosters. It was great for 1908 but not 2010.

I was stoked when we became the Sydney City Roosters and even happier when we became just the Sydney Roosters.

I would be mortified if we became the Bondi Roosters. That's going backwards!

Does the word tradition mean anything to you? RL is built on tradition and tribalism.